Testimonial for Heather Norris CD(DONA)
Heather joined us rather late in the pregnancy after maybe 5 or 6 interviews, and I am beyond greateful that she was able to do so! I had a few visits with her and she was able to meet my husband and visit our home. My water broke at 1:30am, 2 days before my due date and she was immediately responsive. As a first time mom and doing a home birth, Heather was able to tell me what to expect and help me slow the pace a little into the morning hours. She joined us before the midwives arrived, and immediately assisted with making me confortable and coordinating with the midwives. We had a relatively short labor- about 6 hours. Heather was calming but strong and talked me through the process as I needed. Because we had discussed this beforehand, she also understood when I just needed a hand or a gentle rub and silence. Throughout the labor process, she took photos that our family is able to cherish for years to come- they were stunningly beautiful! When my daughter was just a week old or so, I was able to look through all of the photos and relive the magic of her coming into the world- something that every mother should have the benefit of doing!
Not only was she supportive of me throughout my labor, but was helpful to my husband as well. He has 2 previous children who were born in a hospital setting so a home birth was new territory! He asked me to pass along that having Heather at the birth was invaluable. She made him feel calm, supported and confident that everything was going smoothly.
I couldn't imagine not having Heather at our birth. We are expecting a second child and we are hoping she is available again! I seriously don't know if anyone else could live up to the expectation that she has set for us as far as the support of a Doula!
(Our daughter was born in April 2016, and we moved about 2 weeks later. In all the hustle and stress, I didn't even realize that I did not leave a testimonial at the time!)
-Keirsten Stewart
April 02, 2018
Heather Norris CD(DONA)
Mind Centered Birth Services, Education & Photos
Birth Fee: $1650 to $2150
